Kelsey Grammer's Mother Passes Away

Access Hollywood - July 9, 2008 11:13 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kelsey Grammer's mother, Sally Cranmer Grammer, has passed away, Access Hollywood has learned.

The actor's mother died peacefully on July 7 at her Sherwood Country Club home in Westlake, California, according to a statement released to Access.

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She was 80 years old.

"I was proud to be the son of Sally Grammer. I will miss her laughter," Kelsey said in the statement.

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Unfortunately, Sally Grammer was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Grammer, and her husband Frank Allen Grammer, Jr.. Despite her family tragedies, she was said to live her life with "grace and laughter."

Kelsey inherited the acting bug from his mother who was also and actress and a dancer, performing under the name Sally Sullivan.

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Funeral arrangements are pending.

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  • MRS B
    I feel your pain ,my mother passed away 10 yrs ago. There is not a day that goes by that i don't miss her.Your in our thoughts and Prayers ,may God be with you.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
  • scarletkisses
    Dear Mr. Kelsey, So sorry to hear about your mother passes away. My prays are with you. Its a very hard thing to lose a mother. But i am happy to hear she was a upbeat woman and had a very excited life and gave birth to such a wonderful actor. I have enjoyed your work for years thank you. God Bless
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008 4:23 PM PDT
  • jazzy g
    sorry for your loss ! but 80 years she had a good life!
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008 4:02 PM PDT
  • pixie
    I HAVE JUST BURIED 2 AUNTS IN THE PAST 2 MONTS IT SUCKS TO LOOSE SOMEONE.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008 12:27 PM PDT
  • karen
    God bless her, 80 yrs old. My prayers for comfort go to the family. I love Kelsey his acting is so special.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008 11:59 AM PDT
  • Tattedgirly30
    I know the pain of losing a parent.....Your in my thoughts
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008 11:50 AM PDT
  • tellitlikeitis
    I know the pain of losing one's mother as mine passed away on 13 May 2008 of renal failure. My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008 11:19 AM PDT

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